Coleus Forskohlii

Description

Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq. (syn. Plectranthus barbatus Andrews)

Root extract of Coleus forskohlii — one of the few Ayurvedic herbs with a specific, pharmacologically defined single-compound mode of action. Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, raising cyclic AMP (cAMP) intracellularly — a key signalling molecule in fat metabolism, thyroid hormone secretion, and cardiovascular function.

Specification

• Root extract — 10% forskolin
• Root extract — 20% forskolin (standard commercial grade)

Plant Part & Origin

Root (dried) — Neemuch / Madhya Pradesh, India

Uses & Benefits

• Activates cAMP — accelerates fat metabolism (thermogenic)
• Supports lean body mass and weight loss
• Thyroid function support
• Mild vasodilator — cardiovascular benefit
• Testosterone support via cAMP-mediated Leydig cell stimulation